D. R. JonEs to P.G.T. Beauregard, April 13, 1861

General BEAUREGARD, Charleston : Accept my congratulations. You have won your spurs. How many guns can you spare for Pensacola?

Hpagrs. First BATTALION, THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT, SourH CAROLINA MILITIA, April 13, 1861. General D. F. Jamison, Secretary of War: ‘ Sir: Owing to the absence of Col. Charles Allston, jr., and being called on by the detachments stationed below this point to complete the chain of coast guard to the North Carolina line, in view of the emergency of the case (war having actually begun), I have taken upon myself to order out one hundred and forty-six men and twelve commissioned officers as follows: From Captain Daggett’s company, Waccamaw Light Artillery, twenty-six men and two officers, stationed as coast guard, from the redoubt at North Island to Murray’s Inlet; distance, twenty-five miles. From Captain Ward’s company, Watchesaw Riflemen, twenty men and two officers, stationed at the redoubt at Murray’s Inlet. From Captain Gillespie’s company, Carolina Greys, forty men and three officers, stationed as coast guard, from Murray’s Inlet to the redoubt at

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Little River, North Carolina line; distance, forty miles. From Captain Litehfield’s company, All Saints’ Riflemen, thirty men and three officers, stationed at the redoubt at Little River. I have also, by request, ordered a detachment of thirty men and two officers from Captain Johnson’s company, to take post at the redoubt at the entrance of Santee River, that post being unoccupied. Have also taken possession of thirty muskets for said detachment from a quantity here in store. Also, a quantity of army stores. j

I have detailed Captain Daggett as bearer of this report, who will furnish any further information. you may require as to the defense at this point. _ AIl of which is respectfully. submitted; and, hoping Ab may meet your approbation,

I am, very respectfully, yours,